We work closely with a network of small farms through our connections to Japan’s regional tea markets. Each prefecture maintains its own auction system, where teas from local producers are bid on. Our trusted partners participate in these markets on our behalf, giving us access to teas from multiple farmers—often thoughtfully blended—to achieve a balance of exceptional quality and consistent volume. Since a single tea can often draw from the harvests of a dozen or more producers, we consider it best described as the work of multiple small growers—comparable to a field blend in the world of wine, where balance and character emerge from the harmony of many sources.